Join Us for Our 2012 Holiday Dining Events at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs

The holiday season is in full swing, what better way to celebrate than with a delicious meal at the Mountain View Restaurant? Our 2012 holiday dining events at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs features Brunch with Santa Claus, Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Day Brunch.

Santa Claus Brunch
Sunday December 2, 9 & 16, 2012
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Visit with Santa at our delicious holiday brunch. Feast on festive treats and classic brunch favorites from our award-winning brunch spread. Enjoy our beautiful views of the Cheyenne Mountain as well as our holiday decor throughout the main lodge.

Christmas Eve Dinner
Monday, December 24, 2012
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Gather family and friends and celebrate Christmas Eve at our signature restaurant with a scrumptious feast.

Christmas Day Brunch
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Christmas Day is buzzing with excitement and wonder, what better way to mark the occasion than by celebrating with Christmas Day Brunch at the Mountain View Restaurant.

We recommend reservations for these 2012 holiday dining events at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs. Call 719-538-4060 or reserve online on our OpenTable page.

Reserve your overnight accommodations for a holiday getaway in Colorado Springs and experience our picturesque resort grounds, modern guest rooms and amenities. Book your stay online or by calling 719-538-4000.

Feast on our Thanksgiving Buffet in Colorado Springs at the Mountain View Restaurant

We’d like to cordially invite you to our Thanksgiving buffet in Colorado Springs at our Mountain View Restaurant, home of Colorado Fusion, on Thursday, November 22, 2012 from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM

Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Thursday, November 22, 2012
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mountain View Restaurant
Cheyenne Mountain Resort

On Thanksgiving our award-winning brunch will feature traditional holiday dishes with a delicious, Colorado Fusion flare. Our expansive menu, complete with complimentary champagne and mimosa for guests 21 and over, features something for everyone.

Thanksgiving Day Dinner Menu
Roasted Pumpkin & Leek Soup
Display of International and Domestic Cheeses, Fresh Fruits and Berries
Lox, Bagels, Cream Cheese and Essentials
House-Made Pastries
Assorted Galantines and Pates, Smoked Rocky Mountain Trout
Iced Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon
Tossed Fall Greens with Assorted Condiments and Dressings
Shaved Fennel and Citrus Salad
Grilled Vegetable and Penne Pasta Salad
Romaine and Radicchio Caesar Salad
Freshly Baked Artisan Breads and Rolls

From the Carvery
Herb Roasted Turkey
Giblet Gravy and Cranberry Relish
Roast New York Sirloin
Au Jus, Creamy Horseradish, Peppercorn Demi
Eggs and Omelets Made to Order
Farm Fresh Eggs, Egg Whites and Egg Beaters with Choice of Fillings

Entrees
Brown Sugar and Mustard Glazed Salmon  
Honey-Fig Glazed Ham
Whipped Potatoes and Candied Yams
Traditional Sage Stuffing
Green Beans and Toasted Pine Nuts
Traditional Eggs Benedict
Cheese Blintzes with Berry Compote
Crisp Peppered Bacon

On the Sweeter Side
Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Torte
Maple Pecan Bundt Cake
Apricot and Peach Cheesecake
Pumpkin Pie
Apple Pie
Miniature Cupcakes
Gourmet Beverage Station with Freshly Brewed Coffee, Hot Cider and Cocoa

For the Kids
Crudite of Fresh Vegetables with Dips
Macaroni and Cheese
Mini Corn Dogs

Our Thanksgiving Buffet in Colorado Springs is $44.00 for adults, $20.00 for children ages 5‐12 and complimentary for children ages 4 and under. Reservations are required for our Thanksgiving Day Dinner and can be made by calling 719-538-4060 or visiting OpenTable.

The Cheyenne Mountain Resort looks forward to welcoming you to our Thanksgiving Day celebration. To book your stay with us, make your reservation online or call 800-588-0250.

*An 18% gratuity will be added to all parties.

Welcome the 2012 Holiday Season at the Colorado Springs Festival of Lights Parade!

Join in the tradition of kicking off the winter holiday season in Colorado Springs at the 28th Annual Festival of Lights Celebration. This annual celebration organized by the Festival of Lights, Inc. includes a number of seasonal events, performances and more. The celebration beginning with the Festival of Lights Parade on December 1, 2012 at 5:50 PM.

Colorado Springs Festival of Lights Parade 2012
“Home for the Holidays”
December 1, 2012
5:50 PM

This year’s celebration is themed “Home for the Holidays” and begins in downtown Colorado Springs at Tejon Street and St. Vrain Street. The parade will travel south on Tejon Street to Vermijo Avenue. The parade’s Grand Marshall is Forest Supervisor Jerri Marr, who played a crucial role throughout the Waldo Canyon Wildfires.

The Festival of Lights Parade in Colorado Springs is more than an annual holiday tradition, it is a local fundraiser benefiting the Empty Stocking Fund charity in 2012. For more information on the Colorado Springs Festival of Lights Parade 2012, visit the event’s official website.

The Cheyenne Mountain Resort, just minutes from the Festival of Lights parade route, is a great place to kick off the holiday season with a weekend getaway. Reserve your room today by calling 800-588-0250 or visiting our website.

Enjoy the Beauty of Colorado Springs at Cheyenne Mountain State Park

The Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs is home to 1680 acres of green space and nature trails. This Colorado State Park is open year-round and features hiking, biking, camping, picnicking and geocaching among its many park activities.

Image Credit: Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Hiking
The Cheyenne Mountain State Park has 16 trails for hiking and biking totaling 20 miles of ground for you to explore. Ranging from easy to moderate with slightly varying elevations, hikers can observe the wildlife and forestry indigenous to the area while walking.

Geocaching
Grab your GPS unit or rent one at the park to explore the trails looking for several caches and clues. Visit the Cheyenne Mountain State Park website for the park’s cache coordinates.

Picnicking
With 41 first-come-first-serve picnic sites, bringing lunch or using the site grills is a great way to take a break from all of the activities. Many picnic sites include expansive views of the Cheyenne Mountain.

To learn more about the activities, educational programs and facilities that await you at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, please visit their official website.

Take full advantage of the beautiful outdoor activities in Colorado Springs, like Cheyenne Mountain State Park, by booking a stay nearby at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort. Relax in our rustic and inviting guest accommodations or enjoy our numerous resort amenities like our pools, fitness center and more. Visit our website or call 800.588.0250 to reserve your room today.

Salute our Nation’s Heroes at the 2012 Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade

Join over 40,000 spectators in the long-standing tradition of cheering on our nation’s heroes at the 2012 Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM.

Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade
Saturday, November 10, 2012
10:00 AM
Tejon Street, Colorado Springs

Taking place in downtown Colorado Springs, the Veterans Day Parade in Colorado Springs honors veterans and veteran organizations from throughout southern Colorado. The parade route runs south on Tejon Street from St. Vrain Street to Vermijo Avenue.

The 2012 Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade is themed Iraq Veterans, Defenders of Freedom and will feature high school marching bands as well as Boy Scout and Girl Scout Troops from throughout the region. High school floats reflective of the parade’s theme will also make there way down the parade route.

For additional information on this community-wide Veterans Day celebration in Colorado Springs, visit the parade’s official website. The Cheyenne Mountain Resort hopes you enjoy the Veterans Day festivities and extends our deepest gratitudes for the service of our nation’s armed forces.

To learn more about the Cheyenne Mountain Resort or to reserve accommodations for this event, please visit our website or call 800.588.0250.

Spend the Day Exploring the Exhibits & Tours at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

Learn about the history makers and defining times in the history of the city of Colorado Springs at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (CSPM). Located in the meticulously restored 1903 El Paso County Courthouse, CSPM is rich in culture both inside and outside.

This Colorado Springs area attraction is not only family-friendly and educational, it offers free admission to visitors. Featuring current and ongoing exhibits as well as tours, the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum houses over 60,000 objects each holding a special place in the history of the Pikes Peak Region.

Exhibits at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum:
Behind the Lens: Photographs of the Pikes Peak Region
Framing Community: Exposing Identity
Cultural Crossroads
Helen Hunt Jackson’s House
Minerals and Me
Any Place that is North and West: African Americans in Colorado Springs
The Story of Us

Ongoing Exhibits at CSPM include Walking Into an Ancient World which looks at the paleontology of Red Rock Canyon, On Man and His Vision takes a closer look into the life and contributions of solider and philanthropist General William Jackson Palmer.

Tours at the municipal museum of Colorado Springs range from guided and self-guided as well as off-site educational tours. On-site guided tours include Windows Into History and Architectural Tours. For additional information on the museum or to book a tour, visit the CSPM official website.

The Cheyenne Mountain Resort hopes you enjoy a day exploring the history of the region at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. To learn more about our hotel or to book your stay, visit our website or call 800-588-0250.

Image Credit: Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

See the Spookier Side of Colorado Springs on a Ghost Tour of the Pikes Peak Region!

Ghost tours of Colorado Springs are a great fall-time activity and the perfect way to get into the  Halloween spirit! The Pikes Peak region is filled with a number of haunted tours full of spooky stories about spirits inhabiting the local area. Two Colorado Springs ghost tours include Blue Moon Haunted History Tours and Colorado Springs Downtown Ghost Tours.

Blue Moon Haunted History Tours
Since 2002, the Blue Moon Haunted History Tours have offered visitors and residents of the Pikes Peak Region an up-close look at the paranormal with the choice of three tours. Running from Memorial Day weekend through November 1, 2012, tour goers can choose from their Haunted History Walking Tour, Haunted Hearse Tour or Victor Colorado Haunted Cemetery Ghost Hunt. See Manitou Springs, Old Colorado City, Victor and more in a completely different, and much scarier light! Visit the Blue Moon Tour website for more information.

Colorado Springs Downtown Ghost Tours
Led by Certified Paranormal Investigators from the Pikes Peak Ghost Hunters, the Colorado Springs Downtown Ghost Tours take place every Friday and Saturday in October. Begin at the Mining Exchange Hotel at 7:00 PM and visit haunted attractions throughout Colorado Springs. Tours are for those 18 years of age or older and tickets are $15. For more information, visit their official website.

After your ghoulish tour of Colorado Springs, retreat to the Cheyenne Mountain Resort. There is nothing scary about relaxing in our resort-style accommodations or taking advantage of our extensive list of amenities. Reserve your room by calling 800.588.0250 or visiting our website.

Let Your Tastebuds Do the Exploring on a Colorado Springs Food Tour!

Often times, vacationing in a new city means hunting for the best local cuisine and dining hot spots. Vacationers and visitors to the area can explore the culinary scene of Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs by taking part in a delicious food tour!

Explore the scrumptious offerings of six of the best eateries and restaurants in the area on a food tour by Colorado Springs Food Tours. You’ll sample signature foods and beverages as well as meet restaurant and shop owners, chefs and culinary experts at each stop on the tour.

Colorado Springs Food Tours offer two tours: Delicious Downtown Food Tour in downtown Colorado Springs or their Manitou Springs Food Tour. Each tour takes place on Sundays and Tuesdays respectively and costs $49.00 per person. For additional information on this unique way to hit the town, visit the food tour official website.

Finish off your culinary tour of Colorado Springs with our award-winning Sunday brunch or our All You Can Eat Seafood buffet and Endless Prime Rib buffet at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort’s Mountain View Restaurant. Feast on delectable Colorado Fusion dishes while taking in expansive, unobstructed views of the Front Range.

Reserve your stay at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort so you can take advantage of both the famous Pikes Peak area attractions as well as the city’s culinary scene during a Colorado Springs food tour. Make your reservations online or by calling us at 800.588.0250.

Escape, Relax & Reconnect in Colorado Springs with our Romance Packages

Couples looking to escape and rekindle the spark should look no further than the romance packages at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs.

Our special resort deals for couples include luxurious accommodations complete with breathtaking views and all of the amenities you need for a truly special couples retreat.

Many enjoy spending time at our resort pools or booking a spa treatment at an area facility. For more competitive couples, a round of golf on our Pete Dye course is a great way to spend the day. With something for everyone, make your trip to Colorado Springs an intimate affair by taking advantage of one of our romance packages.

Rendez-Vous for Two
Deluxe Accommodations
Champagne & strawberries upon arrival
Three course dinner for two at the Mountain View Restaurant
Elegant breakfast for two in the Mountain View Restaurant

Romance Package
Overnight accommodations
Champagne & chocolate covered strawberries upon arrival
Buffet breakfast for two at Mountain View Restaurant

Start planning your couples getaway to Colorado Springs today by booking either of our romance packages. Reserve your well-appointed guest room in one of our eight residential lodges by visiting our website or calling 800.588.0250.

Our Reunion Venue in Colorado Springs has Everything You Need for a Truly Memorable Event!

We invite groups looking for a reunion venue in Colorado Springs to check out Cheyenne Mountain Resort. Our sprawling resort comprised of eight residential lodges is a scenic place to hold your special event. With plenty of on-site activities and a location convenient to a number of Pikes Peak area attractions, Cheyenne Mountain Resort is the perfect place to host your upcoming family, military or class reunion.

Family Reunion
Enjoy an action-packed reunion filled with fun activities or lounge by our resort pools for a relaxing family getaway. Let us plan a memorable event to mark special occasions like milestone birthdays and anniversaries. We have packages that fit groups of every size and style.

Military Reunion
Military bonds forged by service members are often life-long and deserve to be honored with a reunion. Our meeting planners are available to assist groups large or small.  Enjoy a military reunion at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort.

Class Reunion
Reunite with friends from high school or college during a class reunion at our resort. With well-appointed indoor and outdoor meeting spaces we have the perfect place for your event, large or small. The majestic mountain views are a great back drop for catching up with friends from years past.

Check out our resort or visit our website for more information on our premier reunion venue in Colorado Springs! It would be our pleasure to welcome you and your group. To book your next reunion at Cheyenne Mountain Resort, contact Ms. Jessica Bullock at 719-538-4003 or via e-mail at tknox@benchmarkmanagement.com.